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WNBA·INJURY·August 27, 2026 04:45 PM ET

NaLyssa Smith ruled out for rest of regular season

Five games remain before the playoffs begin

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read
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What happened: Smith suffered a non-contact leg injury during Sunday’s third quarter. She will miss the remaining regular-season schedule.

Why it matters: The injury removes a starter from the rotation entering the final five games. Smith had also emerged as the WNBA’s field-goal percentage leader.

By the numbers: Smith averaged 11.7 points and 6.4 rebounds across 38 games while shooting 63.8% from the field.

What to watch: The next update will determine whether Smith could return for the playoffs.

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